The Plainfield Farmer's Fair
DEPARTMENT 17 - Floral Exhibits
(Refer to General Rules)
Tips on Floral Exhibits
1. Plants will not be accepted unless they have been
growing in their container for two months.
2. The management is not responsible for the return of
exhibits.
3. Baskets and containers must be supplied by
exhibitor and will be given every possible care.
4. All entries must be grown by exhibitor, except in
arrangement classes.
5. Flowers entered must be of a good quality.
6. The use of or displaying of artificial flowers is
prohibited and no premiums will be paid.
Cut Flowers (Annuals and Perennials)
1. Cut fresh flowers with sharp knife on a slant.
2. Cut in morning or evening, when stems are full of
water.
3. Place in warm water, 100 degrees to 110 degrees to
harden off.
4. Cool at air temperature indoors for about 2 hours.
Houseplants (Foliage and Flowering)
1. Plants should be evenly shaped and of good size.
2. Plants should be clean and free of diseases and
insects.
3. Plant leaves should be free of blemishes.
4. Leaves should be crisp and not wilted.
5. Flower blooms should be fresh and not old.
Section 1
Flowering Houseplants
1. Only one species per pot-pot not to exceed 10" in
width.
Classes
1 African Violets-Any color or bicolor
A. Single B. Double
2 Wax Begonias, fibrous-rooted, in bloom
A. Single, any color C. Any other
variety-variegated, etc
B. Double, any color
3 Begonias, tuberous-rooted, in bloom
A. Single or semi-double, any color B. Double, any
color
4 Flowering Hanging Basket
5 Any other meritorious flowering houseplant not
mentioned above
Section 2
Foliage Houseplants
1. Only one species per pot except in collection
class. Pots are not to exceed 14" in width.
Classes
1 Begonias, foliage type with or without flowers
A. Large leaf, any variety B. Small leaf, any
variety C. Rex
2 Cacti
A. One Pot (1 plant) B. Cactus garden
3 Coleus, any leaf color
A. One pot (1 plant) B. Planter
4 Episcia, any color
5 Ferns
A. Boston B. Any other variety
6 Geranium, Pelargonium
A. Ivy, any variety C. Variegated foliage
B. Scented, any variety D. Bedding
7 Potted Ivy
8 Dish Garden or foliage plants consisting of three or
more specimens in a container
9 Terrariums or arrangement in closed container
10 Non-Flowering Hanging Basket
11 Philodendron
12 Any other meritorious houseplant not mentioned
Section 3
Specimen Flowers-Annuals
1. Exhibits in this division must be cut flowers grown
by the exhibitor and must conform to the number of
blooms, spikes, or stems specified in each class.
2. The uniformity of height, color, or size is an
important factor in evaluating entries.
3. Flowers in each enty must be one color and variety
unless otherwise stated.
Classes
1 Ageratum, 3 stems
2 Aster, 3 blooms
3 Bells of Ireland, 3 stems
4 Calendula, 3 blooms
5 Celosia
A. Crested, 1 stem B. Plume, 3 stems
6 Cleoma (Spider Flower), 3 stems
7 Cosmos, 3 blooms
8 Dahlias
A. Cactus, 1 bloom C. Pompon, 3 blooms
B. Decorative, 1 bloom D. Single, 3 blooms
9 Gaillardia, 3 blooms
10 Gladiolus, 1 spike
A. Large flowering B. Small flowering
11 Marigolds, 3 blooms
A. African-large B. French-small, single C.
French-double
12 Nasturtiums, 3 blooms
A. Single B. Double
13 Pansy, 3 blooms
14 Petunias, 3 blooms
A. Single B. Double
15 Rudbeckia (Gloriosa Daisy), 3 blooms
16 Salvia, 3 blooms
A. Blue B. Red
17 Scabiosa, 3 blooms
18 Snapdragons, 3 spikes
A. Single-Standard B. Double
19 Strawflowers, 3 blooms, mixed colors (fresh)
20 Sweet Peas, 3 stems, mixed colors
21 Zinnias
A. Giant, 3 blooms C. Pompon, 3 blooms
B. Cactus, 3 blooms D. Novelty, 3 blooms
Section 4
Specimen Flowers-Perennials
1. Exhibits in this division must be cut flowers grown
by the exhibitor and must conform to the number of
blooms, spikes, or stems specified in each class.
2. The uniformity of height, color, or size is an
important factor in evauluating entries.
3. Flower in each entry must be of one color and
variety unless otherwise stated.
Classes
1 Chrysanthemums, 3 stems
A. Single or Daisy type C. Incurved type
B. Spider or Japanese type D. Anemone type
2 Delphinium, 1 spike
3 Dianthus (Hardy Pinks), 3 blooms
4 Lilies, 1 stalk
5 Roses
A. Hybrid, tea, 1 flower, any color C. Grandiflora,
1 stem
B. Floribunda, 1 stem D. Miniature, 1 stem
6 Scabiosa, 3 blooms
7 Any other Meritorious Perennials
Section 5
Artistic Arrangements
1. Maximum care will be taken of the containers and
accessories until they can be reclaimed by exhibitors,
but the fair cannot be held responsible for any damage
or loss. Only fresh flowers and greens allowed unless
specified.
Classes
1. Country Living
2. Over the Rainbow
3. Island Paradise
4. Here Comes the Bride
5. See you in September
Section 6
Window Boxes
1. Containers will be provided by the fair and will
remain the property of the fair. These boxes will be
available after April 15 and may be obtained by
calling Susan Hahn at 610-863-6816. A $5.00
refundable deposit will be collected at the time of
pickup.
2. Boxes must be entered on Monday between 1:00 and
8:00 p.m. and placed in the floral department of the
upper building. After judging, they will be displayed
throughout the grove.
3. Boxes may be removed by the exhibitor, if desired,
after 10:00 p.m. on Saturday. The empty box must be
returned to Susan Hahn by October 1 and the $5.00
deposit will be refunded at that time.
4. Premiums will be awarded for 1st place, 2nd place,
3rd place, 4th place and 5th place.
Be creative, have fun!
